recock

Definition of recock

: to cock again
If a quarterback has pump-faked and then begins to recock the arm and the ball is lost, that is a fumble.— Nick Cafardoespecially: to position the hammer of (a firearm) to reset it for firing after a previous attempt to discharge it If a deer is still in the vicinity, it's not likely that the hunter can recock without alerting it. — Eric BruceWhen his pistol misfired, onlookers declared honor had been restored. But the feisty Jackson, blood dripping into his boots, recocked his pistol, fired and killed the startled Dickinson. — Robert Kyle